Calculator game: 10x table

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Because the ten times table is a relatively easy table to learn this game becomes more a game of strategy. Can the player going second win the game? The idea is to get four in a row by working out which numbers need to be multiplied by 10 to get the answers on the grid. [...]

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Calculator game: 5x table

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This is the third in our mini series of calculator games which help with learning tables. The answers to the 5x table are on the grid. You have to work out what multiplied by 5 will give these answers. One go at a time, played with a partner and a calculator is used to check [...]

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Calculator Game: 3x table

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This is a great game to play with your children once they have a good knowledge of the 3x table. The idea of the game is to put four counters in a row, across, down or diagonally, and of course, stop the other player from doing so. Knowledge of the 3x table will help enormously. [...]

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Calculator Game: 2x table

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This is the first in a series of 2 player calculator games which help with reinforcing knowledge of tables. You will need the grid, a calculator and two sets of coloured counters or cubes. Take turns to choose a number in the grid and say out loud what number you have chosen. Then enter a [...]

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